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DictionarykroneCurrency unit
noun

krone

KROH-nuh/ˈkrəʊnə/

A crown-denominated monetary unit used in several European countries.

The Danish krone is the currency used throughout Denmark.

Close-up of a Danish one-krone coin with central hole beside simple coins, permit only essential denomination '1 KRONE', no definition or caption.
Etymology
kroneLatincrown; wreath

The crown connection comes from the designs stamped on coins: a name for the royal emblem became a name for the money itself.

In context

The Indie Projects18:35
Considering it's a 4km journey the 200 krone price tag is worth it if it means less time spent on the water
Distant North - Hiking the Kungsleden | Full Documentary

More examples

  • The Norwegian krone gains value against the dollar.
  • This sandwich costs fifty kroner.
  • The cashier gives me one krone in change.

Forms

krone · kroner · kronen

Similar words

crown
An English name for several currencies, including the krone.